Mint Chocolate Chip Cake: Indulgent Recipe for Every Occasion
This Mint Chocolate Chip Cake is the perfect indulgence for any occasion. With its rich flavor and festive appearance, it will surely impress your guests!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- ½ cup crushed mint candies
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add milk, vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract to the dry ingredients and mix until smooth.
- Fold in chocolate chips and crushed mint candies.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra mint flavor, add a few drops of green food coloring to the batter.
- Serve with whipped cream or mint frosting for an indulgent finish.